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Re: Brake Squeels >> (archive)
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Posted by DavidM on November 19, 2001 at 08:55:50:

In Reply to: Brake Squeels >> posted by Ian_E23 on November 18, 2001 at 12:59:01:


Hi guys,

What could this squeeling be ??

It only happens when the pedal is at certain position, not pushed totally to ground... stops squeeling when pressing brake pedal completely..

Also when letting brake pedal loose to start accelerating again.. like if the pads took a little time to separate from disk..

sounds only from the front.

Just had both front discs changed ... new ones.
But same pads .. according to mechanic,, they are still good..

Anybody has any clues or comments ?? is there any simple thing to help (sprays, oils ??) ..

Thanks in advance for your help people..

Ian.

Your mechanic is an idiot. One must always change pads when replacing the rotor, regardless of the wear. The two work in concert together and when new, there must be some time for the pad to "bed" down to match the surface of the rotor. Using old pads with a new rotor will only increase this process, with accompanying noise and squeals, and reuslt in poor pad life and possible rotor warpage. Especically on E23s with fixed front calipers.

It is a classic case of tripping over a nickel to save a dollar. Your mechanic is doing you no favors; only saving himself some work.


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